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Too Many Horses, Too Little Time, Tips for Keeping Multiple Horses Fit
While we’re firm believers in the fact that you can never have too many horses, keeping multiple horses fit at the same time can be a challenge. We’ve come up with some great tips to help you save...
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Colic Surgery – What You Should Know (Part 1)
GUEST BLOGGER: Douglas O. Thal, DVM Dipl. ABVP , Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and Board Certified in equine practice Imagine that tonight, at midnight, you are...
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GUEST BLOGGER: Douglas O. Thal, DVM Dipl. ABVP, Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and Board Certified in equine practice. SO YOU DECIDED TO GO AHEAD WITH COLIC SURGERY...
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SupplementingYour Horse For Joint Health
No horse is perfect – brittle hoofs, overly excitable, problems with digestion or weight loss. But with supplements, nearly all horses can be brought to optimum health and performance. One of the...
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Conditioning Your Horse After A Layoff
In an interview with Dr. Jennifer Smallwood, an equine veterinarian and event rider, we discussed a common issue with riders and their horses – how to condition their horses back to competitive level...
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Cleaning Your Horse’s “Private Parts”– It’s Not Just For The Boys
While some people will debate whether it’s necessary to clean a gelding’s sheath on a regular basis, most will agree that it’s a good idea that it at least be checked for any sign of infection the...
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Adding Retirement Care To Your Boarding Stable
If you are a boarding stable owner (or even if you have a few acres on your home property) and are interested in bringing in some extra income, consider boarding and caring for senior or retired...
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CAUTION: Spring Grass Ahead
With the long winter we’ve recently had, it’s tempting to turn out your horses to graze on pasture as soon as you see the first grass shoots appearing. However, as luscious as it looks, this might...
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Spring Shots To Consider
It’s hard to believe that it’s finally spring (in most places). However, no matter what the weather, it’s time for your horse to get his spring shots. While many shots can be done by the owner, it’s...
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Coping With Choke
Unlike choking in people, choke in horses does not interfere with his breathing. It typically occurs when an obstruction, usually feed or hay, blocks the horse’s esophagus. If the blockage isn’t...
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